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Beginner Cybersecurity Courses

Beginner cybersecurity courses can help you learn network security basics, threat detection, risk management, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in vulnerability assessment, secure coding practices, and understanding security policies. Many courses introduce tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and antivirus software, showing how these tools are applied to protect systems and data from cyber threats.

Popular Beginner Cybersecurity Courses and Certifications


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    Packt

    Foundations of 3D Modelling in Blender

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphical Tools, Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design, Model Optimization, User Interface (UI)

    4.2 stars, 33 reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.2 (33) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Edureka

    AI Security

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Ethics, Generative AI, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Security Architecture Review, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Security Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Agentic systems, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.3 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (12) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    AI CERTs

    AI in Healthcare & Drug Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Science and Research, Machine Learning, Medical Science and Research, Biomedical Technology, AI Integrations, Generative AI, AI literacy, Regulatory Compliance

    3 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    FAIR Institute

    Cyber Risk Management for Executives

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Risk Analysis, Cyber Risk, Risk Appetite, Risk Management Framework, Risk Modeling, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Governance, Threat Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Business Risk Management, Business Priorities, Strategic Decision-Making, Risk Mitigation

    4.7 stars, 25 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (25) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Coursera

    Create a Professional Automated Landing Page using Mailchimp

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Lead Generation, Email Marketing, Driving engagement, Digital Advertising, Marketing Automation, Digital Marketing Campaigns

    4.6 stars, 68 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (68) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
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    LearnKartS

    Salesforce Admin & App Builder Certification Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Application Deployment, Workflow Management, Dashboard, Data Import/Export, Ad Hoc Reporting, Change Control, Email Automation, Data Maintenance, Authentications, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Configuration Management, Data Access, Responsive Web Design, System Configuration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Management, Customer Relationship Management, Business Logic

    4.2 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (9) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Identity Access Management and Authentication

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Authentications, Azure Active Directory, Okta, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Data Security, Cloud Security

    4.8 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004)

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Public Key Infrastructure, IT Security Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Compliance Management, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security, Hardening, Enterprise Application Management

    4.7 stars, 27 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (27) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Infosec

    Credential Access, discovery, lateral movement & collection

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Cyber Attacks, Python Programming, Data Access, Authentications, Scripting, Remote Access Systems, User Accounts

    4.8 stars, 69 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (69) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    TCP/IP, Routing, and Wireless Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Switches, Network Routers, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Protocols, Network Security, General Networking, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Monitoring, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Local Area Networks, Network Planning And Design, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Performance Management, Proxy Servers

    4.8 stars, 16 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Endpoint Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Operations, Threat Management, Microsoft Copilot, Malware Protection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AI Security, Microsoft Azure, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, Hybrid Cloud Computing, AI Integrations

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    Pearson

    The Pearson Complete Course for CISM Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Threat Modeling, Security Management, Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery, Governance, Business Continuity, Application Security, Information Management, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Configuration Management, Regulatory Compliance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Mitigation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Malware Protection

    4.5 stars, 12 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (12) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular beginner cybersecurity courses

  • Foundations of 3D Modelling in Blender: Packt
  • AI Security: Edureka
  • AI in Healthcare & Drug Discovery: AI CERTs
  • Cyber Risk Management for Executives: FAIR Institute
  • Create a Professional Automated Landing Page using Mailchimp: Coursera
  • Salesforce Admin & App Builder Certification Prep: LearnKartS
  • Cyber Security: Identity Access Management and Authentication: Macquarie University
  • CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004): Packt
  • Credential Access, discovery, lateral movement & collection: Infosec
  • TCP/IP, Routing, and Wireless Networking: Packt

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